New Testament Daily Bible Verse

In this daily Bible reading is the account of some newly converted Jewish believers trying to impose religious rules on the newly converted Gentiles in Antioch.  They told the Gentiles that unless they became circumcised according to the law of Moses, they could not be saved. So, Paul and Barnabas took this matter to the Apostle Peter and elders in Jerusalem to get their guidance. Peter said of the Gentile converts, “God who knows the…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Paul healing a man in Lystra who was lame in his feet from birth. When the people witnessed this, they proclaimed that Paul and Barnabas were the Greek gods, Zeus and Hermes, who had come down to them. Paul and Barnabas responded to this by tearing their robes and telling the people not to worship them, as they were just men and not gods. Jews from…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Paul and Barnabas continuing to preach the Gospel to both the Jews and Gentiles. Many of the Jews refuted and rejected the Gospel. However, some of the Jews and Gentiles believed.   The Bible says, “As many as had been appointed to Eternal Life believed.” God’s Elect will be receptive to God’s Truths and believe. These passages also say that Paul and Barnabas were ‘urging them…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Barnabas and Saul going to Cyprus to preach the Word of God. In Cyprus they met an intelligent pro-counsel, Sergius Paulus, who desired to hear what Barnabas and Paul had to say. However, a magician named Bar-Jesus tried to turn Sergius Paulus away from the Faith by opposing what Paul was saying. There are many in this world who try to discredit the Word of God…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of King Herod beginning to persecute the believers. Herod had James, the brother of John, put to death. Then Herod had Peter arrested and put in prison, intending to kill Peter also. However, an angel freed Peter from prison. God did not allow Herod to kill Peter. Shortly thereafter God killed Herod after Harod gave a speech in Caesarea. After his speech, the people praised Herod, saying…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Peter telling the disciples in Jerusalem of the conversion of the Gentiles in Caesarea. The disciples chastised Peter for entering the Gentiles’ house and eating dinner with them. However, after Peter related his story in detail, the disciples accepted Peter’s account. They said, “God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life.” Cornelius and his household professed their belief in Jesus, received…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Peter preaching the Gospel message to Cornelius and his household. Peter assumed Cornelius was aware of Jesus and the miracles Jesus performed. This was widely known in Israel. Peter illuminated for Cornelius Jesus’ purpose in performing miracles. Peter said, “You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of God’s angel appearing to the Roman soldier, Cornelius, in Caesarea. The angel directed Cornelius to seek out Peter in Joppa and have Peter come to Caesarea to deliver a message, the Gospel message. Cornelius believed in God and gave alms to the Jewish people. God saw that Cornelius’ heart was prepared to receive the Gospel message about Jesus Christ. I believe that God prepares people to…

In this daily Bible reading are the accounts of Peter healing a paralyzed man and raising a dead woman back to life. As a result of these miraculous acts, many people came to believe in Jesus. Before Jesus was crucified, He performed many miracles to convince people that He was the Son of God, the Christ. Many came to believe in Him as a result. The miracles gave credibility to the message. We do not…